isla holbox-whale sharks
Jul 4th, 2006, 10:01 AM
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isla holbox-whale sharks
Planning to go to Cancun end of July for a week and would like to find out how to get to Isla Holbox.Should we take a day trip or spend 2 or 3 nights there? Am having difficulty putting together transportation to and from Isla Holbox.Main interest is whale sharks and flamingoesThanks for input.
Jul 4th, 2006, 04:01 PM
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http://www.holboxisland.com
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I did a quick search and found this info. There is quite a bit out there if you do a google search.
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I did a quick search and found this info. There is quite a bit out there if you do a google search.
Jul 11th, 2006, 09:20 AM
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Most of the whale shark tours leave at 7am, so it's best to spend the night. You can take the bus from Cancun bus station (be sure you check the schedules along w/ the ferry schedule in Chiquila) - this is how most people do it... or take a cab. Or you can arrange a transfer through cancunvalet.com, but it's probably the priciest.
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http://travelnotes.cc/tchatters/view...9c8d3e7eee4049
On this web page, about half way down, you'll find a post titled "Day 3 Whale Sharks" by Steve. Its a very good accounting with great pictures. Steve's other posts give good info and pictures of Holbox Island.
On this web page, about half way down, you'll find a post titled "Day 3 Whale Sharks" by Steve. Its a very good accounting with great pictures. Steve's other posts give good info and pictures of Holbox Island.
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I went to Holbox for the whale sharks and had a blast. Here is the report and details.
http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...p;tid=35091608
http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...p;tid=35091608
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I have been to Holbox, and really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and "real mexico" experience.
However, In August of 2007, a large group of us were forced to evacutate Isla Holbox and Villas Paraiso del Mar due to the approaching hurricane “Dean”. While we were told that we would be rebated $1800.00 for missed nights, the refund never arrived. Instead, hotel management has stalled and stalled, and lied to us regarding the issue, and 7 months later we have yet to see one cent. They went so far as to give traveling companions of our false receipts showing a refund that of course never actually went through to their credit card.
However, In August of 2007, a large group of us were forced to evacutate Isla Holbox and Villas Paraiso del Mar due to the approaching hurricane “Dean”. While we were told that we would be rebated $1800.00 for missed nights, the refund never arrived. Instead, hotel management has stalled and stalled, and lied to us regarding the issue, and 7 months later we have yet to see one cent. They went so far as to give traveling companions of our false receipts showing a refund that of course never actually went through to their credit card.
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